Feeding. Your baby might be going longer between feedings now. Feeding should still be on demand (when your baby is hungry), but you may notice a predictable schedule developing. Keep in mind that your baby may have periods when he or she wants to eat more. Most babies this age will breastfeed about eight times in a 24-hour period or drink about 26-28 ounces (780-840 ml) of formula a day.

Peeing and pooping. Babies should have several wet diapers a day and tend to have fewer poopy diapers. Breastfed babies' stools should be soft and may be slightly runny. Formula-fed babies' stools tend to be a little firmer, but should not be hard.

Sleeping. Your baby will probably begin to stay awake for longer periods and be more alert during the day, sleeping more at night. Waking up at night to feed is normal.

Developing. By 2 months, it's common for many babies to:

focus and track faces and objects from one side to the other

be alert to sounds

recognize parents' faces and voices

gurgle and coo (say "ooh" and "ah")

smile in response to being talked to, played with, or smiled at

lift their head up while lying on their belly

grasp a rattle placed within the hand

There's a wide range of normal, and children develop at different rates. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your child's development.

3. Perform aphysical exam with your baby undressed while you are present. This will include an eye exam, listening to your baby's heart and feeling pulses, checking hips, and paying attention to your baby's movements.

4. Update immunizations.Immunizations can protect infants from serious childhood illnesses, so it's important that your baby receive them on time. Immunization schedules can vary from office to office, so talk to your doctor about what to expect.

Routine Care & Safety

Limit the amount of time your baby spends in an infant seat, bouncer, or swing.

Give your baby plenty of "tummy time" when awake. Always supervise your baby and be ready to help if he or she gets tired or frustrated in this position.

Don't use a walker. They're dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Walkers also do not encourage walking and may actually hinder it.

Soon, your baby will be reaching, grasping, and moving things to his or her mouth, so keep small objects and harmful substancesout of reach. Keep your baby away from cords, wires, and toys with loops or strings.

While your baby is awake, don't leave your little one unattended, especially on high surfaces or in the bath.

It's normal for infants to have fussy periods, but for some, crying can be excessive, lasting several hours a day. Infant colic peaks at about 6 weeks and improves by 3 months.

Avoid sun exposure by keeping your baby covered and in the shade when possible. Sunscreens are not recommended for infants younger than 6 months. However, you may use a small amount of sunscreen on an infant younger than 6 months if shade and clothing don't offer enough protection.

TV viewing (or other screen time, including computers) can interfere with the brain development of young children. Therefore, TV is not recommended for those under 2 years old.

These checkup sheets are consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/Bright Futures guidelines.